David Yip
Actor
75 years (Jun 4, 1951)Liverpool, England, UK
Wherever the work plays, David Yip is a familiar face who has become a fixed point of contemporary popular cinema. The biggest titles have mostly been adventure. He has been working on screen for 47 years. Wu Han in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' is the role that turned into a reference point. 'Entrapment' is the second credit that travels internationally.
David Yip
Actor
Wherever the work plays, David Yip is a familiar face who has become a fixed point of contemporary popular cinema. The biggest titles have mostly been adventure. He has been working on screen for 47 years. Wu Han in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' is the role that turned into a reference point. 'Entrapment' is the second credit that travels internationally.
11 Movies
Plays Wu Han
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984
Plays Chief of Police
Entrapment
1999
Plays Chuck Lee
A View to a Kill
1985
Plays Sailor One
Hamlet
1996
Plays Mike Wong
Ping Pong
1987
Plays Vincent Qiang
Break
2020
Plays Frank Chen
The Quatermass Conclusion
1979
Plays Mr. Fortune-cookie
Fast Food
1998
Plays Kai
Act of Grace
2008
11 TV Shows
Plays Detective Sergeant John Ho
The Chinese Detective
1981
Plays Veldan
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Assad
Arabian Nights
2000
Plays Ding-Xiang
Spirit Warriors
2010
Plays Frank Chen
Quatermass
1979
Plays Zeya Khin
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
2019
Plays President Wei
24
2001
Plays Hamwell (voice)
Wolf King
2025
Plays Dalai Lama
Porters
2017
Plays Editor
The Professionals
1977
Plays Fergus Rooney
Midsomer Murders
1997
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Doctor Plague
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Dream Hacker
Wang Lei
2025
Wolf King
Hamwell (voice)
2025Season 1
2022Season 3
Midsomer Murders
Fergus Rooney
2021Season 22
Break
Vincent Qiang
2020
Porters
Dalai Lama
2019Season 2
Spirit Warriors
Ding-Xiang
2010Season 1
Act of Grace
Kai
2008
24
President Wei · 2 episodes
2001–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Yip and where are they from?
David Yip is 75 years old, born on June 4, 1951 in Liverpool, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of David Yip?
David Yip is best known for roles in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Entrapment, A View to a Kill.
How many movies has David Yip been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), David Yip has appeared in 11 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was David Yip's first movie?
The career of David Yip began with Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks (1979).
What is David Yip's most recent movie or series?
David Yip's most recent release is Doctor Plague, which premiered on January 12, 2026.
What TV shows has David Yip appeared in?
On television, David Yip has appeared in 24, Doctor Who, Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler, Midsomer Murders.
David Yip
1951-06-04 · Liverpool, England, UK
Wherever the work plays, David Yip is a familiar face who has become a fixed point of contemporary popular cinema. The biggest titles have mostly been adventure. He has been working on screen for 47 years. Wu Han in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' is the role that turned into a reference point. 'Entrapment' is the second credit that travels internationally.